Shoichi Shimada

Background

Shimada, Shoichi was born on February 6, 1945 in Osaka, Japan. Son of Hajime and Chiyoko (Ueda) Shimada.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering, Osaka University, 1967. Master in Engineering, Osaka University, 1969. Doctor of Engineering, Osaka University, 1984.

Career

Researcher, Sanyo Electric Limited company, Moriguchi, Japan, 1969-1973; research associate, lecturer, Osaka U., Suita, Japan, 1973-1989; associate professor, Osaka U., Suita, since 1989.

Achievements

• Shoichi Shimada has been listed as a noteworthy engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Institute for Production Engineering Research, American Society Precision Engineering, Japan Society Precision Engineering.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, tennis, gardening.

Connections

Married Yoko Higashitani, April 13, 1974. Children: Naoyuki, Takahiro, Yoshitake.

Father:

Hajime Shimada

Mother:

Chiyoko (Ueda) Shimada

Spouse:

Yoko Higashitani

child:

Yoshitake Shimada

child:

Takahiro Shimada

child:

Naoyuki Shimada